MERCEDES BENZ E400 2017: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V271000

Make Model Year
MERCEDES BENZ E400 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-06-08 2018-04-27 2018-05-01

Production Dates: 2017-06-01 - 2017-06-20

Manufacturers Involved: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 2018050012

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 42

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 108

Summary

Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. "MBUSA" is recalling certain 2017 Mercedes-Benz E300 4Matic, E300, E43 AMG, and E400 vehicles. The headlight horizontal adjustment screws on these vehicles may not be properly sealed behind a non-removable sealing cap to keep headlights from being readjusted. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard "FMVSS" number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

If the headlight's horizontal aim is altered, a misaimed headlight may lead to an insufficiently illuminated roadway, which may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will retrofit the sealing caps for the headlights, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in June 2018. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2018050012.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.